Overview:

The STA’s uniquely structured horary course is suitable for any astrologer with a secure understanding of basic astrological principles and some experience of drawing up and interpreting charts. Previous experience in horary is not necessary - the course provides a full theoretical overview of the subject and highlights the most useful and reliable principles of judgement. In addition to showing how to most-effectively draw out the meaning of a chart, it also focusses on preparing astrologers for the sensitive issues that arise within the horary consultation process.

The course offers a practitioners level of certification, and by the end of the course any astrologer who is already capable of offering a professional astrology service will be ready to begin offering horary to clients. The course is also a requisite qualification for anyone wishing to undertake the advanced level of study and tutorial mentorship offered in the STA Master's Level Horary Course.

The course material, written by Deborah Houlding, explores the methodology, theory, history and practical application of horary technique. It places a strong emphasis on learning through typical client-scenarios, with consideration also given to informative historical examples. Although traditional techniques lie at the heart of the study, the course is geared towards the consulting needs of the modern horary astrologer and a wide range of typical (and unusual) horary queries are covered (including lost items/missing pets and people, relationships/emotional dilemmas, property/career/financial concerns).

Students are guided towards developing refined focus, and taught the most efficient way to extract the pertinent details of the astrological symbolism. Each lesson allows the opportunity to explore and consolidate what is being taught through a selection of various chart examples, and the course is designed to offer an accumulated knowledge of traditional doctrines in a balanced way, so that theoretical principles enlighten and facilitate (rather than overwhelm) the creative aspect of horary interpretation.

Syllabus:

This residential event delivers the course material over five consecutive days of tuition. The beginning of each day's tuition commences with a small period set aside for questions and review of the previous day’s material. Lessons are structured as tutorials followed by group discussion with in-the-moment exercises, thought-provoking questions and consolidation of principles through horary chart practice.

All necessary course materials are provided: students receive just under two hundred pages of personalised course notes which serve as the course textbook and include explanations of key principles, workbook-style activities, example horaries and answer sheets.

The course content themes (subject to amendment) include:

Introduction to horary

Angularity and house signification in horary

Details drawn from house cusps and derived houses

Planets and significators

Interpretative use of essential dignities and debilities, and accidental strengths and weaknesses

Profiling: the descriptive use of planetary significations

Aspects and planetary motion

Reception: how it works and when it matters

The descriptive qualities of the signs

Locating directions

Timing

Relationship charts and contractual concerns

Career matters and professional concerns

Exploration of lost objects and missing person charts

Investment, property charts and financial concerns

Trials and lawsuits

Health and pregnancy concerns

Considerations before judgement

Advice for creating reliable judgements

Venue:

The venue remains in Melbourne, but has changed: please contact Eve directly for more details.

Dates and times:

The course commences at 10:00am Monday, April 9, 2018, and concludes on Friday, April 13, 2018 at 6:00pm.

The times of commencement and conclusion of tuition for the course days are:

Mon 9 April 2018:
10:00am - 6:00pm

Tues 10 April 2018:
10:00am - 6:00pm

Wed 11 April 2018:
10:00am - 6:00pm

Thur 12 April 2018:
10:00am - 6:00pm

Fri 13 April 2018:
10:00am - 6:00pm

Course participants are also invited to a celebratory evening meal at a local restaurant on the evening of Friday 13 April 2018.

Full details of tuition times and scheduled breaks are included in the course prospectus. Please note the cost & venue details are out of date: cost details below, and contact Eve directly for more info on location.

Course policies, requirements and recommendations:

Participants should have a good understanding of general astrological principles, including planets, signs, houses, aspects and transits.

Chart calculation is not taught as part of this syllabus, except for techniques that are specific to horary astrology (such as planetary hours and the calculation of planetary dignity scores, etc). Participants will be expected to have had previous experience of drawing up and interpreting astrological charts before undertaking this study of horary.

This course is restricted to a small number of enrolments to allow for individual attention, a friendly and encouraging atmosphere and an ideal number of participants for workshop exercises and group-work; therefore places on this course are limited to a maximum of 18 students. The venue offers only a small number of single rooms, so most delegates, booking at the standard rate, should expect to be twinned with another same-sex student in double rooms.

Whilst delegates are not required to attend any supplementary additions to the syllabus that are marked as optional events for certification purposes, their costs are non-transferable and no substitutions or refunds can be given for non-participation.

In the unlikely event of the course being cancelled or postponed, the School of Traditional Astrology will refund any course fees and deposits but will not be liable for any other costs incurred by attendees (travel insurance is advisable for this reason).

Cost:

Places are limited to 18 participants, secured on a first-come basis upon payment of a non-refundable $395 AUD deposit. The remainder of the course fee must be paid in full by March 15, 2018.

The full cost of this course is $850 AUD. This includes all course materials, qualifying certificate, lunch each day of instruction and light refreshments throughout the course.

Payment can be made by bank transfer, or via credit or debit card through PayPal. For the latter, please use our online booking form (coming soon).

Enrolment:

Enrolments are secured upon payment of the deposit or full course fee and can be made through our online booking form or by submission/return of the form provided on the PDF prospectus. Please note the course fee is now $850 (the prospectus has not been updated), and the venue has changed: contact Eve for more details.

If you encounter any problems, or have any unanswered questions regarding the details of this course, email Eve at eve @ sta.co.

About Eve:

Eve Dembowski

Eve Dembowski runs her astrological practice in Melbourne, Australia. She has trained as a musician, flower essence therapist, and astrologer. She was one of the founding members of the Flower Essence Foundation of Australasia, (serving as its president in 1999-2000); and in 2009 and 2010 she was one of the conveners of the Regulus Traditional Astrology Conference, held in Australia.

As well as her Master's Level Diploma in Horary from the STA, Eve's astrological qualifications also include the Diploma of Applied Astrology from Astro-synthesis, a certificate in medieval astrology from Robert Zoller, and the FAA Practitioners Diploma, in which she was awarded the silver medal of excellence for the Interpretation exam.

Eve consults, teaches, and frequently presents workshops and lectures on traditional astrology and astrological philosophy. She has had many articles published in the FAA journal, The Mountain Astrologer and Astrolog.
Eve has been tutoring for the STA since August 2013 and represented the STA school at the 2015 Annual Conference of the Astrological Association of Great Britain where she explored the topic of 'radicality' and the 'Considerations before Judgement'. She presents STA courses through classes with small study groups in Melbourne, over distance via the internet, and as residential intensives.

“Considering the STA Horary Practitioner Course from the perspective of a consumer, I challenge you to find a more thorough and professional presentation of horary astrology complete with charts, notes, and references to both modern and ancient astrology for what you will pay for this class. I just completed this training and when I started I knew absolutely nothing about horary astrology. I now include horary astrology as part of my practice. I cannot say enough good things about this course. If you are at all considering taking this training just do it! You will not be sorry and you will be thankful you did.“

Edward James, USA

“I can't recommend the course highly enough. For anyone who is interested in horary, STA offers a comprehensive and engaging course. The support and encouragement, not only from my own tutor but the wider STA community, was fantastic. If you love horary, you'll love this school.“